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☆ Stephen Nedoroscik’s legend grows with Olympic bronze on pommel horse
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Dana O'Neil | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Nedoroscik sat in the agonizing bronze-medal position with one more competitor to go in the pommel horse final, unable to do anything but sit and watch. The set up was an about face from Nedoroscik’s hero-making turn during the men’s team final. Then the pommel horse specialist waited the entire meet before performing his routine, the last man up on any apparatus. Stephen Nedoroscik finishes his pommel horse routine in the final and the crowd goes WILD! Ireland’s Rhys McClenaghan, the gold medalist, is a two-time World Champion and Max Whitlock of Great Britain has won the last two Olympic golds on pommel horse.

Persons: PARIS, Stephen Nedoroscik, Nedoroscik, Hur Woong, Rhys McClenaghan, Nurmiman Kurbanov Organizations: U.S

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky — and so much more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

ET, 5:16 p.m. in Paris (men’s pommel horse)TV: NBC and PeacockWhat to watch: Biles continues her gold medal aspirations when she competes in the individual vault competition. Biles enters the vault competition as the leader from qualifying after posting a 15.3. The Canadiens, reigning gold medal winners, needed to win all three matches to get through — and they did. GO DEEPER Ledecky becomes most decorated U.S. female OlympianCanadian Summer McIntosh eyes her third Olympic gold at just 17 years old. With a win Saturday, Crouser would be the first male shot putter to win three Olympic gold medals.

Persons: We’ve, Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, Stephen Nedoroscik, Katie Ledecky’s, —, Nedoroscik, Biles, Jade Carey, Rebeca Andrade, Nedoroscik —, Ireland’s Rhys McClenaghan, Peter Vidmar, It’s, Richardson, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, Jamaica’s Shelly, Ann Fraser, Pryce, Sha'Carri Richardson, Mallory Swanson, Alex Livesey, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman dazzled, Emma Hayes ’, Hayes, Davidson, Shaw, Ledecky, American Paige Madden, Ariarne, McIntosh, American Kate Douglas, Douglass, Crouser, Ryan Crouser, American Joe Kovacs, Germany’s Leo Neugebauer, Michael Steele, Damian Warner, Kevin Mayer of, Pierre LePage, Leo Neugebauer, Ayden Owens, Sander Skotheim, Franz Wagner, Orlando, Wagner, Andrej Isakovic Organizations: Paris Olympics, NBC, U.S, USA, Stade de France, Getty, United, Olympic, Canada, FIFA, New Zealand, Canadiens, Spain, Canada Soccer, La Defense, Ledecky, Kevin Mayer of France, Puerto Rico Locations: Paris, American, Sha'Carri, USWNT, Canada, women’s, United States, Japan, Germany, U.S, Colombia, France, Brazil, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Puerto, Norway, AFP

☆ Freed prisoners return to U.S. from Russia and the race to define Kamala Harris: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva make an emotional return to the U.S. Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky add to their Olympic medal collections. Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesBiles won gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics final, reclaiming her 2016 title and becoming the first American to win the Olympic all-around gold medal more than once. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade won silver, and American Suni Lee, who won the all-around gold medal three years ago in Tokyo, took home the bronze. Katie Ledecky made Olympic history when she won a silver medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay final on Thursday. The battle intensifies to define HarrisIt goes without saying that Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to de-facto Democratic presidential nominee has been unprecedented.

Persons: Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Sonya Massey, Biden, Harris, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Alsu Kurmasheva, Whelan, Gershkovich, Kurmasheva, “, Vladimir Kara, Murza, Antony Blinken’s, Sergei Lavrov, Suni Lee, Jamie Squire, Biles, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, Maddie Meyer, Peacock, Read, rance, wimmer, ▶️, ure, Ana l, J uly, dow, ros, Pres, ena, Gray, ood, Joh, edd, maki, abou, , in Organizations: U.S, Russia, Marine, Joint Base Andrews, Wall Street, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, Paris, unt, pla, us. Locations: Maryland, Germany, U.S, Russia, Slovenia, Norway, Poland, Radio Free Europe, Berlin, Paris, American, Tokyo, Belgium

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From early heats to medal-worthy moments, we've outlined all of your Olympic watch options below. And don't forget to bookmark our Olympic streaming guide for daily updates on must-see 2024 Paris coverage. How to watch Olympic track and field in the USEvery Olympic track and field event will live stream on Peacock in the US. Check price at FuboHow to watch Olympic track and field in the UKUK viewers can explore track and field events through a couple of different options, including free streams on BBC iPlayer. How to watch Olympic track and field in AustraliaIn Australia, most track and field events (and Olympic coverage) will be available to live stream for free through 9Now.

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☆ Léon Marchand wins gold in 200-meter IM, completes golden sweep in 4 individual Olympic events
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand held up four fingers as the crowd roared one final time for its hero of the Paris Games, one for each of the Olympic gold medals he earned this week. The young Frenchman achieved what once seemed like an impossible dream: four Olympic gold medals in four individual Olympic events at his home Games. AdvertisementMarchand joined Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz as the only male swimmers to win four individual gold medals in the same Games. In Friday’s 200-meter individual medley final, Marchand touched the wall 1:54.06 to earn gold and complete his golden sweep, cementing a legacy in France. Then, the historic double-gold night of the 200-meter butterfly and the 200-meter breaststroke that was straight out of a Hollywood movie script.

Persons: France — Léon Marchand, Frenchman, Marchand, Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, Great Britain’s Duncan Scott, China’s Shun Wang, King Léon, LEON MARCHAND Organizations: Paris Games, Games Locations: NANTERRE, France

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☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Track and field picks up, while Léon Marchand returns to the pool
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Team events continue, with men’s soccer beginning its quarterfinals. Canada is one of a handful of countries that could challenge the U.S., the reigning Olympic gold medalist in men’s basketball. GO DEEPER Argentina to play France in Olympic men's football quarter-finalsThursday highlightStop what you’re doing right NOW and watch Simone Biles on floor! It marked Biles’ sixth Olympic gold — the most of any U.S. gymnast. Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade claimed silver and the United States’ Suni Lee, who won Olympic gold in the event at the Tokyo Games, took bronze.

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Below, we've highlighted everything you need to know about where to watch Olympic gymnastics, including free streaming options around the world. Where to watch Olympic gymnastics in the USThe best way to see absolutely all parts of the Olympic gymnastic events in the United States is through Peacock. If you're a cord-cutter, you can still access these channels through a live TV streaming cable alternative like Sling TV or Fubo. Check price at FuboWhere to watch Olympic gymnastics in the UKOlympic gymnastics and the entirety of the 2024 Summer Olympics will be available to stream on Eurosport through Discovery+ in the UK. Where to watch Olympic gymnastics in Australia9Now will carry lots of free Olympics coverage, including the team finals, in Australia, and only account creation is required to use it.

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☆ Miss USA and Miss Teen USA: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —After a turbulent year for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants that saw both its 2023 titleholders resign for the first time ever, both events are returning this week to Los Angeles to crown two new winners. To vie for the titles, the 51 contestants from each competition will showcase themselves through multiple rounds: swimsuit (Miss USA) or athletic wear (Miss Teen USA), evening gown, and an onstage interview, as well as a preliminary interview with the judges. The Miss Universe Organization and Rose, through Miss USA, did not respond to CNN’s requests for comment in May. In 2022, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced that married, divorced and pregnant women could compete for the first time at Miss Universe and Miss USA. How to watch Miss USA and Miss Teen USAThe finals of the 42nd edition of Miss Teen USA will take place August 1, followed by the 73rd edition of Miss USA on August 4 at the Peacock Theater.

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Keep reading to learn how to watch USA vs. Belgium free from anywhere. Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about watching Belgium vs. USA. How to watch USA vs. Belgium in the USToday's USA vs. Belgium game, in addition to the rest of the Olympics, will live stream on Peacock in the US. Check price at FuboHow to watch USA vs. Belgium in the UKUSA vs. Belgium, along with the rest of the Olympics, will live stream on Eurosport in the UK. How to watch USA vs. Belgium in AustraliaMuch of the Olympics, including USA vs. Belgium, streams through 9Now in Australia.

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☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Simone Biles, Summer McIntosh look to add to their legacies
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Lukas Weese | Mark Cooper | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

On Thursday, Biles and Lee will both return to Bercy Arena eyeing an individual medal in the event. Biles, the 2016 all-around gold medalist in Rio de Janeiro, led the U.S. women to their first team gold since Brazil on Tuesday. She led the individual all-around competition after qualifying and enters as a heavy favorite to capture her sixth gold medal. McIntosh, 17, won her first Olympic gold medal Monday in the grueling women’s 400-meter individual medley. Marchand, 22, has won gold in all three of his events in Paris, with the 200-meter individual medley remaining.

Persons: —, Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Katie Ledecky, Pierre Mauroy, Sunisa Lee, Biles, Lee, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, Jordan Chiles, Breanna Stewart, You’re, Diana Taurasi, “ We’re, Stewie Kiefer, Scruggs, Patrick Smith, Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Kiefer, United States hasn’t, McIntosh, Summer McIntosh, American Regan Smith, Ledecky, Jenny Thompson, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm Organizations: Paris Games, Bercy, La Defense, NBC, Olympics, USA, Belgium, WNBA, USA’s, ”, Olympic, United, Le, Tokyo Olympics Locations: Paris, Lille, Nanterre, American, Rio de Janeiro, U.S, Brazil, Japan, “, ” Belgium, Germany, United States, China, Canadian, Saint, Quentin, Yvelines, France

☆ Miss Teen USA 2024: Addie Carver of Mississippi wins controversy-hit beauty pageant
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesYear of scandalThe Miss USA organization, which operates both pageants, was thrown into disarray when Voigt stepped down in May. Miss USA president Laylah Rose released a statement at the end of May, reported by the Los Angeles Times, refuting Voigt’s allegations. Unlike in Miss USA, the teen competition’s first runner-up, Stephanie Skinner, declined to take on the title, which instead remained vacant. Mental health strugglesOpen to applicants aged 14 to 19, the annual Miss Teen USA contest celebrates “beauty, brains and confidence,” according to its official website.

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☆ Venu, a $42.99 per month sports streamer, has a tough marketing challenge to find an audience
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Call Don Draper, Venu Sports may have a marketing problemThe Disney , Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery jointly-owned streaming service said Thursday it will launch this fall at $42.99 per month. That's much more expensive than Netflix , Max, Peacock or any other major subscription streaming service. Venu will give consumers access to a bundle of networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, Fox, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, and truTV. They could also get a digital antenna to pair with Venu, but antenna uptake among younger viewers may be a tad oxymoronic.

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☆ Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

NANTERRE, France — American swimming star Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in an event that’s become synonymous with her name, earning her first Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle Wednesday. Ledecky set an Olympic record with a time of 15:30.02. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to her legendary career achievements.#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/skbxzj1CAj — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 31, 2024The Olympic gold medal is Ledecky’s eighth, which ties Jenny Thompson for the most for an American woman. Ledecky needs one more gold to tie Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most gold medals for any female Olympian. She won gold in her most dominant event in the most dominant fashion.

Persons: Katie Ledecky, Ledecky, Anastasiia Kirpichnikova, Germany’s Isabel Gose Organizations: Paris Games Locations: NANTERRE, France, American

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☆ Léon Marchand is the superstar and French sports hero these Olympics needed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Brendan Quinn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand has said he likes the silence underwater. That, six days into the 2024 Paris Olympics, is Marchand. #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/DEAEFeIxG4 — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 31, 2024“I think that was why I was able to win that race,” Marchand said later. And when Léon Marchand swims, you see something different, and the French feel something different. GO DEEPER Meet Léon Marchand, the 'French Michael Phelps' ready to rule his home Olympics(Top photo of Léon Marchand on the podium after his 200-meter breaststroke win: Quinn Rooney / Getty Images)

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☆ Léon Marchand completes unprecedented double, wins gold in 200M butterfly and 200M breaststroke
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

NANTERRE, France — French sensation Léon Marchand continued his spectacular run at the Paris Olympics by becoming the first swimmer in history to win the 200-meter butterfly and the 200-meter breaststroke at the same Games. 🇫🇷#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/oErY1zMUvu — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 31, 2024About two hours later, Marchand set another Olympic record by swimming the 200-meter breaststroke in 2:05.85. “I knew it was possible for me to do — to finish the races, but maybe not win them,” Marchand said. “I never knew (if I could win both).”AdvertisementEarlier in the week, Marchand won a gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley. It was Marchand’s first Olympic gold medal and a moment that gave him goosebumps.

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☆ I’ve been to 100 countries. I didn't expect to want to return to these 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Todd Miller | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the spots I thought would be "one and done" but that are on my list of return trips. A village in Rwanda, a country with a population of nearly 14 million people. Aerial view of Sveti Stefan, a fortified island village with 15th century stone buildings on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. I am eager to return to the White Continent again to experience the planet's coldest, windiest, driest, and perhaps most serene place. VanuatuVanuatu is one of the least visited countries in the world, not because it isn't welcoming or rewarding, but because of its remoteness.

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☆ What to watch at the Olympics today: U.S. men’s gymnasts back in action, while Katie Ledecky goes for gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Lauren Merola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The U.S. men’s gymnastics team took America for a ride Monday, capturing their first team medal in 16 years with a thrilling finish on the pommel horse. AdvertisementElsewhere, Canada women’s soccer will try to overcome the six-point deduction levied by FIFA for flying a drone over New Zealand’s training sessions. Tatum, a three-time first-team All-NBA star and second-leading scorer on the Tokyo Olympic team that won gold, was the odd player out with Kevin Durant’s return from a calf strain. ET, 2:44 p.m. in Paris (men)TV: USA Network and PeacockWhat to watch: The women’s and men’s cycling BMX freestyle finals take place at La Concorde Urban Park. But they face stiff competition from Tokyo gold medalist Logan Martin (Australia) and Great Britain’s Kieran Reilly, who led in qualifying.

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☆ Olympics Live Updates: Simone Biles Leads a Strong U.S. Gymnastics Team Into Finals
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Juliet Macur | Maggie Astor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

The team final on Tuesday will be an important stop. The three other gymnasts competing in the team final — including the defending all-around champion Sunisa Lee — are all competing at their second Summer Games. How it works: The team final consists of three gymnasts competing on all events — and every score counts — so there is no room for error. Biles rebounds: Biles finished first in the all-around in team qualifying, despite dealing with pain in her left calf that her coach, Cécile Canqueteau-Landi, said had been nagging Biles for weeks. Americans dominate: The U.S. team finished more than 5 points ahead of the second-place Italy in team qualifying, with China and Brazil very close behind, in third and fourth.

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Keep reading to learn how to watch today's women's gymnastics final, and don't forget to bookmark our Olympic gymnastics streaming guide for important future dates. Where to watch women's gymnastics team final in the USThe women's gymnastics team final will be available to watch on Tuesday, July 30, starting at 12:15 p.m. Check price at FuboWhere to watch women's gymnastics team final in the UKThe women's gymnastics team final will be available through BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Where to watch women's gymnastics team final in AustraliaThe women's gymnastics team final will live stream on 9Now in Australia. Enjoy the women's gymnastics team final.

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